Kern Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bishop Union Broncos. The Broncs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Broncos apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Ava Elliott made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole Five bases. while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Sam Wyly, who scored a run while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Kern Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bishop Union only posted an OBP of .357.
Kern Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Bishop Union, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Coming up, Kern Valley will face off against Boron at 3:00 p.m. on March 28th. As for Bishop Union, they will take on Frazier Mountain at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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